Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Providence • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Diabetes Education Specialist plays a vital role in empowering patients and families to successfully manage diabetes through high-quality, evidence-based education. This position delivers culturally relevant, age-appropriate diabetes self-management and nutrition education in both individual and group settings. Serving as a trusted clinical and educational resource, the Diabetes Education Specialist collaborates closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the community to support long-term health outcomes. The role also contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and the delivery of continuing education to professionals and the public. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education and evidence-based nutrition guidance to patients in individual and group settings, using culturally relevant and age-appropriate approaches. Assess the educational needs of patients and their families, develop individualized education plans, implement those plans, and evaluate outcomes, revising strategies as needed. Serve as a clinical and educational resource for patients, the community, and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Center. Coordinate ongoing patient care and support in collaboration with appropriate members of the interdisciplinary care team. Deliver education, training, and ongoing support related to diabetes technologies to enhance patient understanding and self-management. Plan and conduct continuing education programs in diabetes and general nutrition for allied health professionals and the general public. Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Center’s diabetes education program, including continuous quality improvement initiatives. Support activities related to maintaining recognition with the American Diabetes Association, ensuring adherence to program standards. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and external partners. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire or Washington Nutritionist Certification upon hire
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of hire
• 4 years of nutrition experience, preferably one year in ambulatory care setting or community health
• 1000 hours of diabetes education experience in a variety of settings
• Experience and comfort with teaching and public speaking

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education and evidence-based nutrition guidance to patients in individual and group settings, using culturally relevant and age-appropriate approaches.
• Assess the educational needs of patients and their families, develop individualized education plans, implement those plans, and evaluate outcomes, revising strategies as needed.
• Serve as a clinical and educational resource for patients, the community, and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Center.
• Coordinate ongoing patient care and support in collaboration with appropriate members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Deliver education, training, and ongoing support related to diabetes technologies to enhance patient understanding and self-management.
• Plan and conduct continuing education programs in diabetes and general nutrition for allied health professionals and the general public.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Center’s diabetes education program, including continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support activities related to maintaining recognition with the American Diabetes Association, ensuring adherence to program standards.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and external partners.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees